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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
2
The list records yesterday's provisions prices at a Horsham store. It mentions tea Tartary Ballarat and items described with unclear OCR in a dated market rundown. Prices for bacon, bran, pollard and other staples appear alongside suppliers or origins, with several terms garbled.
The suncden death of Air Alfred AWM Millay near Horsham ends a long life of local service. A founder of the May & Millar Foundry, he was educated at Geelong College and played football in his youth. He lived at Gleanwinnows Laharum with his wife Ida Amy and served 36 years as a Whitimers Shire councillor, with a funeral at Horsham Cemetery after a service at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
The St John s Guild fete featured cookery results across several classes with winners including Mrs J Kelly for sponge cake and Miss Pelchen winning nut loaf. Evening program listed violin solos and songs by Miss Riley and Miss Millar while pageant events showcased local entries and displays of crafts and produce.
At a Friday meeting Dr Matthew Jones proposed equipping Huranal Base Hospital with a new ambulance under construction to store and transport blood plasma from its refrigerator. The plan would allow on scene transfusions for accident victims and was praised by driver W. Morsop, with medical aid arriving promptly.
A detailed funeral notice records the death of Siro Spicer and his burial on a Friday afternoon at the Moraham Cone church. The service was led by associated clergy with a church procession and mourners listed, including relatives and friends, reflecting a close community observance.
Wonwondah North hosts the Wonwondah Sheep Trials showing high quality exhibits led by breeder Mr. J Allan of Ballarat and judged by Mrs. L Wills. Open trial wins go to Mr. Allan’s livestock with strong performances in sheep and dog trials. The event honors Horsham society and features trophies, classes for under and over 100 sheep, and notable captions praising the breed’s attributes.
An eccentric rural exhibition drew a large crowd with heavy interest in livestock and farming gear. Prominent figures like organizers and participants showcased stubborn trials, highlighting the district’s economy through the event titled 4 Plower Show. Enthusiasm mixed with critique as spectators praised effort and questioned improvements for future displays.
Mrs. E P Connelly of Smith Street and her husband Claude R M Marfield travel from Mel bourne toward Western Australia. The couple, both connected with Dalgety and Company Limited, plan to return to Horsham after visiting the Plains. The notice mentions family deaths and medical treatments, with assorted local movements and servicemen.
A garbled text from a historical newspaper mentions Mr. Ern's election, a Lieutenant Capital Germet, and a demonstration linked to a forthcoming vote. It references Str Hetlaul, Ph Anderin, and Trube with mentions of November 2 and trainfuse events, preserving the sense of a political irregularity amid unclear details.
Horsham aims to boost funding as the Second Security Loan closes with £30,000 allotted, but only 101 subscribers so far. The Horsham Loans Committee hopes many more local residents will invest before the deadline, following a prior loan success indicated by a special red pennant for the number of subscribers.
An unclear social item mentions several individuals and places in a garbled fragment. It references Greek and names like Riley and Wally and a location titled Tal one. The text lacks coherent dates or events.
An early report describes a Madlator journal noting engine issues during test buildup. Valve failures and valve harpings lead to a sequence of malfunctions including ruptured components and damage to rocket head seals. Authorities investigate the failure and advise caution in valve and piping assemblies.
A historical overview traces early settlement in the Wimmera region, detailing water supply challenges, pathbreaking aqueducts, and the expansion of irrigation systems. It notes key towns such as Horsham, Warracknabeal, and Murtoa, the role of settlers, and the evolution of dams and creeks through droughts and floods from the 1840s to mid 20th century. The article highlights government projects, river works, and the long effort to secure reliable water for communities and agriculture.
A dense schedule lists round by round tennis matchups among Noradjuha Clear Lake Noradjuhy and allied clubs including Haven St Helens Adelphian and Natimuk Presbyterian. It shows dates from October through March with semi finals final and grand final structure and byes noted for each round.
The text outlines a broad discussion of vehicle taxation reforms and ownership controls amid unclear details. It references car ownership shifts, fiscal measures, and regulatory proposals without concrete dates or named entities.
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